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HI HB1423

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits vessels longer than 75 feet from entering Hanalei Bay waters
  • Exempts vessels operated by federal, state, or county agencies from the size restriction
  • Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to define the boundaries of Hanalei Bay through administrative rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91
  • Addresses concerns about large yachts and ships mooring in the bay and posing safety risks to swimmers, surfers, paddle boarders, and other recreational users
  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating legislative intent to defer implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Hanalei Bay.

Board of Land and Natural Resources

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/14/2025
Water & Land1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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